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Notable reaction to the death of Kiss founding member Ace Frehley who died Thursday at 74.Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons“We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of KISS’s legacy. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.” — the founding members of Kiss said in a statement.Pearl Jam“I heard about Ace Frehley‘s passing from Rick Friel who I…

China has prepared for a confrontation with the United States that ultimately could lead to a global financial collapse. The US appears not to have prepared, and perhaps Washington doesn’t have a Plan B other than talks. America has upended its system and network of alliances and irritated allies and trading partners. It is surrounded by an unprecedented distrust not seen in at least 35 years. Taking advantage of this condition of relative US weakness, China has unleashed a preventive counteroffensive with sanctions on rare earth elements, backing America into a corner. America has potential counter-countermeasures – but they are…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A third person was arrested and charged Thursday in connection with a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 others in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama’s capital city in early October, police said.Javorick Whiting, 19, is charged with attempted murder, according to Montgomery police. Whiting is the third suspect charged for his alleged role in the Oct. 4 shooting that unfolded just before midnight in a crowded section of the city’s downtown filled with bars, hotels and restaurants. Police also arrested an unnamed juvenile last Friday and 19-year-old Dantavious McGhee on Monday on…

Susan Stamberg, a “founding mother” of National Public Radio and the first female broadcaster to host a national news program, has died. She was 87. Stamberg died Thursday, NPR reported. It did not provide a cause of death. Stamberg joined NPR in the early 1970s when it was getting off the ground as a network of radio stations across the country. During her career, she interviewed thousands of people, from prominent politicians and artists to the less well-known like White House chefs and people who work behind the scenes in Hollywood. She explained in an oral history interview with Oregon…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has criticised the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their match against Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Europa League next month.The Safety Advisory Group (SAG) informed Aston Villa that no travelling supporters will be permitted at Villa Park after it was classified as a “high risk” event.West Midlands Police said the decision to ban away supporters was “based on current intelligence and previous incidents, including violent clashes and hate crime offences that occurred during the 2024 UEFA Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam”.Dutch police arrested 62…

The West Midlands police and crime commissioner has called for an “immediate review” into the decision to ban fans of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending their Europa League game against Aston Villa.Simon Foster said the purpose of his request was for the authorities to determine whether the decision to bar away fans from the match at Villa Park on November 6 is appropriate and necessary.The decision by Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG) has been criticised by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, plus political leaders from other parties and the Jewish Leadership Council.Q&A: Why have Maccabi Tel Aviv fans been…

Holders Arsenal bounced back from defeat to Lyon in their opening game with a 2-0 victory against Benfica in the Women’s Champions League.For long periods of the game, back in Lisbon where they lifted the Champions League trophy last May, Arsenal struggled to break down a stubborn and well-drilled Benfica. However, the Gunners – having ended a four-match winless run with victory over Brighton in the Women’s Super League on Sunday – persevered and it eventually paid off after second-half goals from Beth Mead and Alessia Russo saw the defending champions get off the mark in this season’s competition.Gunners off…

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired the 31st meeting of the ministerial committee tasked with monitoring the implementation of agreements and memoranda of understanding signed between Kuwait and China. The meeting, held at Bayan Palace, reviewed the progress of joint cooperation across various sectors and the growing partnerships driven by the mutual interest of both leaderships in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared goals.His Highness affirmed the depth of Kuwait-China ties and the steady development they continue to witness, noting China’s status as a strong and reliable economic, trade and investment partner. He highlighted…

A 48-hour ceasefire between the Taliban administration and Pakistan has offered a brief, uneasy calm along one of the world’s most volatile frontiers. In theory, the truce is a reprieve, a moment for guns to fall silent and dust to settle after days of fierce fighting that killed dozens of soldiers and civilians on both sides. In practice, however, it feels less like peace and more like an intermission in an unfinished conflict.  For several days leading up to the ceasefire, the 2,640-kilometre Afghanistan-Pakistan border, known as the colonial-era Durand Line, echoed with heavy gunfire. Witnesses describe the scale of…

KUWAIT: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance Aseel Al-Munifi on Thursday reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting private sector initiatives aimed at advancing technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI) in Kuwait. Al-Munifi made the remarks following her attendance and sponsorship of the 3rd Kuwait International Competition for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, and Technology, organized by Ecosystem for Administrative and Economic Consulting.The event honored a group of award-winning innovators in economic diversification through innovation and digitization, with participants from Gulf, Arab and international countries. “The ministry’s participation reflects our belief in the importance of this event and its role in…